Knowing if your child’s cuts and scrapes need medical attention or if stitches are required can be hard sometimes. Here are some indications and guidelines to help you out..

* Seek Medical Attention, if:

- The cut is caused by a soiled or rusted object.

- The injury contains dirt, grit, glass or other debris that won’t go away with water and soap.

- The wound is caused by an animal bite.

* Stitches May Be Needed, if:

- The injury is on the face, neck, palms, fingers or genitals.

- The cut is over an artery or on a joint crease.

- The bleeding persists after 10 minutes of applying direct firm pressure.

- The wound is deep.

- The cut is wide or gaping with visible dark red muscle or yellowish fat.